Epilepsy and Emergency Management
Comprehensive training for support workers in supporting clients with epilepsy, including seizure first aid, emergency response, midazolam administration, and duty of care.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Mode: Online & In-Person
- Level: All levels
- Certificate included
About This Course
This course prepares disability and aged care support workers to safely and confidently support clients who live with epilepsy. Participants develop knowledge of seizure types, triggers, and first aid responses, and learn how to implement an Epilepsy Management Plan. Advanced content includes Midazolam administration, Status Epilepticus management, and water safety considerations.
What You'll Learn
Who Is This Course For?
New and existing disability and aged care support workers who support clients living with epilepsy or seizure disorders.
What's Included
- ✓ Staff responsibilities in epilepsy support
- ✓ Epilepsy definition and types of seizures
- ✓ Aura identification and seizure triggers
- ✓ Status Epilepticus — recognition and management
- ✓ Seizure first aid response protocols
- ✓ Midazolam administration
- ✓ Water safety considerations for clients with epilepsy
- ✓ Duty of care principles
- ✓ Documentation requirements
- ✓ Implementing an Epilepsy Management Plan
- ✓ Practical demonstration exercises
Delivery & Format
Available Sessions
Choose a date that works for you. All sessions are small-group, facilitator-led workshops.